Overview
Position Title: Locum Care Support Worker (Care Homes)
Directorate: Health and Social Care
Location: Newbyres Village Care Home, Highbank Residential Home or Cowan Court
Contract Status: Locum
Hours of Work: Variable hours negotiable with service
Working from Home: No
Salary: Successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale, in accordance with Midlothian Council policy.
Responsibilities
* This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults.
* Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council; the cost will be met by you. For information on the PVG Scheme visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk.
* Training will be provided in relation to administration of medication as specified within the Unit's training and staff development plan.
* Applications made online will not be considered. For more information or to apply, please email or call the provided contact person/number.
Requirements
* Education: SVQ level II in Social Care or a related subject.
* Experience: Practical experience working in a supportive role with clients delivering personal plans.
* Skills: Ability to work without direct supervision and respond to unplanned situations in a calm and flexible manner; mature and self-reliant approach.
* Professional Registration: Must be registered with the SSSC (or willing to register within 6 months from starting).
* Background Checks: Satisfactory PVG for working with Vulnerable Adults (or willing to acquire one before taking up the post).
* Additional: Training related to administration of medication as per Unit requirements.
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